IRONMAN

Well maybe I should say IronMen since the fence installers arrived today to begin the work of installing the iron panels for the fence in the front of the BAC. The new iron fence has a powder coated finish (which is terrific). Powder coating is a type of paint that is applied to the iron dry, then has an electrical current passed through it which causes it to flow over the material providing a smooth and consistent finish. The fence is glossy black.



It also provides an open and airy approach to the BAC. Using a material which follows the contour of the retaining wall is also a new feature. These spindles each have a dimpled twist which allows them to adapt to the position in which they are welded. Very nice stuff.



The electrical work is moving along nicely. The decorative exterior lights now have their lenses and the hanging fixtures (along with the many exit signs) have all been installed. The school is looking great.

The door hardware is nearly complete and the grab bars are installed. The 190 cabinet pulls should be delivered on Thursday and then the installation of this hardware can begin. We will soon measure for mirrors and order the fire extinguishers and paper towel dispensers. The design for the flagpole base and arrangement of the bricks which acknowledged gifts by earlier donors has been completed. The paving contractor has now been scheduled to begin on the new parking lot and repairs/re-coating of the driveway. There is no limit to the number of details, large and small, that make up a project such as this one.


Now that the transom has been installed over the new front doors, we can see how bright the new reception area is. This light combined with the light flowing in from the SolaTube above will make task lighting seldom needed. This is a big change from the old desk that greeted visitors in the past.


The vinyl flooring tiles are being installed. Above you see an insert in the BAC. Each set of inserts within a space are unique with the central insert being a balance of the group. The colors are really beginning to come together with each additional step that is taken toward completion.

The stain color has been selected for the cedar fencing and we are meeting with sub-contractors to begin the process of pricing the work for the sidewalks that will link each classroom with the playground.

We recently had a brief tour by the board and hope that all of you are as excited about the way in which we have reused the leaded glass inserts from the old front doors. We believe they have never looked better.

Have a great day!

PS. It was just pointed out to me that I keep including pictures of the Reception Desk. I can't help it. It is one of my favorite areas so bear with me ;-)